80s Roll 4: Van Halen, Def Leppard & Motley Crue Led the Heavy Metal Charge

Published: March 27, 2023, 5 p.m.

b'Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ed Legge continue their discussion of Michaelangelo Matos\' "Can\'t Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop\'s Blockbuster Year" with a look at the glam metal scene on Hollywood\'s Sunset Strip which was led by Van Halen, Motley Crue, & Quiet Riot as well as the international metal scene headed up by Def Leppard, Iron Maiden and the Scorpions.\\nBuy the book and support the show.\\nHave a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com\\nFollow us on Twitter.\\nFollow us on Facebook.\\nYOU HAVE SAVED THE LET IT ROLL PODCAST!!!!!\\nThanks to the incredible outpouring of support for the show we have raised our $6000 goal which will pay Steph for a year\'s worth of recording and production work on the show. Thanks to everyone who contributed and thanks to all of you for listening!\\nLet It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'